Segway’s Smarter Hoverboard Could Mean Fewer Explosions

The Ninebot by Segway MiniPro aims to fulfill your need for (low) speed while keeping things safe on the conflagration front. Segway’s VP of marketing Brian Buccella says the company didn’t develop its new self-balancing two-wheeler to cash in the hoverboard craze. The timing is just a coincidence.Whatever you want to call it, you can pre-order Segway’s safer new ride on Amazon today for $999. It ships July 1. The MiniPro’s big selling point is that it’s the first self-balancing scooter to qualify for UL’s 2272 electrical system safety certification.